Apricot Raisin Nut Swirls

These are not the ordinary cinnamon roll. these sweet rolls have a delicious blending of flavors and are filled with apricots, raisins and cashews. a wonderful weekend breakfast treat. recipe was developed for rsc-winter 2005.

Steps

Mix powdered milk with warm water and stir in sugar until disolved.

Sprinkle the yeast over sugar water and allow to sit until bubbly , about 5 minutes.

In a large bowl , beat the eggs until lemon colored.

Add salt , 2 tablespoons melted butter , and 2 cups of flour.

Stir in yeast mixture and enough flour to make a moderately soft dough.

Turn onto lightly floured surface and knead for 3 to 5 minutes or until smooth and elastic.

Shape the dough into a ball and place in a lightly greased bowl , turning once to grease suraface of the dough.

Cover and let rise in a warm place until double in size , about 1 hour.

In a small microwave safe dish , mix the apricots , raisins , and lemon juice.

Microwave for 30 seconds , cover and allow to cool.

Punch down dough , turn onto a lightly floured surface , cover and let rest about 10 minutes.

Mix the 1 1 / 2 tablespoons sugar with nutmeg.

Roll the dough into a 12x8 inch rectangle.

Spread dough with remaining 1 / 4 cup melted butter , .

Ingredients

white bread flour, dry yeast, warm water, powdered milk, granulated sugar, butter, salt, egg, ground nutmeg, dried apricot, raisins, lemon juice, cashews, powdered sugar, almond extract, orange juice